Germany is nearly on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, with rapid progress in the expansion of renewables making up for the lagging transport and heating sectors. The country’s electricity system has never been so clean, partly due to a weak economy resulting in drops in manufacturing. Amidst stiff international competition, Germany must find ways to support its industry in the transition to climate neutrality. This regularly updated factsheet provides an overview of how far Germany has come to meeting its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2045. [Updates throughout to November 2025]
Sad to see the US going in the opposite direction along with India, while most of the world (including China) is reducing emissions.